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Several farms will throw open the barn doors to the public for one week this August.

The first Vermont Open Farm Week will offer a behind-the-scenes look into Vermont’s agriculture landscape. From Aug. 3 to Aug. 9, participants can meet farmers and see the plants and animals that bring localvore to the table.

The week-long event is organized by members of the Vermont Farm to Plate Network to help the state reach its goals to increase farm profitability, local food availability and consumption of Vermont food products, according to a news release issued by the tourism department.

“People have a real desire to know where their food comes from,” said Meghan Sheridan, executive director of the Vermont Fresh Network and DiginVT.com. “A week-long opportunity to visit the farms where our food is raised is an authentic Vermont experience that’s fun for the whole family.”

Every farm is unique, she said. Some farms might have scavenger hunts or wagon rides, and others include tours, produce for purchase and pick-your-own crops.

Participants are encouraged to dress in layers and wear closed-toed-shoes that can get muddy.

A full list of farms, prices and a map of locations can be found online at DigInVT.com.

Contact Haley Dover at 660-1850 or hdover@freepressmedia.com. Follow Haley on Twitter at www.twitter.com/HaleyRDover.

If you go

An up-to-date listing of participating farms, prices, events and Open Farm Week hours can be found at www.DigInVT.com. Participants are encouraged to join the conversation on social media by using #VTOpenFarm.